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Holy Name 'green' presentation floors Obama

Holy Name 'green' presentation floors Obama

Rediff.com7 Nov 2010

"Young people are much aware and focused about the environment issues. I have noticed this from Malia and Sasha and from today's presentation," he said.

Obama asks Iran to return US drone

Obama asks Iran to return US drone

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

The United States has asked Iran to return the drone that Tehran says was brought down while it was flying over its territory, US President Barack Obama said on Monday, in a first open confirmation by Washington that the aircraft was in Iranian hands.

Obama visit: 'Expectations should be reasonable'

Obama visit: 'Expectations should be reasonable'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

In this exclusive interview to Aziz Haniffa, Inderfurth says that, however, 'Obama can certainly leave his own mark in the relationship with continuing to build on what his two predecessors have done.'

Mumbai beefs up security for Obama

Mumbai beefs up security for Obama

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

Mumbai has turned into a fortress of sorts to receive United States President Barack Obama on November 6. Extraordinary security measures have been taken to ensure that the American President has a safe trip.

Obama signs executive order on cyber security

Obama signs executive order on cyber security

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

It directs authorities to improve information sharing on cyber threats.

Mukesh Ambani, Premji to meet Obama

Mukesh Ambani, Premji to meet Obama

Rediff.com13 Feb 2009

Billionaire businessmen Mukesh Ambani and Azim Premji will be meeting US President Barack Obama on Friday.

Obama for refining Afghanistan strategy

Obama for refining Afghanistan strategy

Rediff.com1 Mar 2009

Highlighting the need to refine US strategy in Afghanistan where situation has "deteriorated", President Barack Obama has said the war on terrorism in that country cannot be won without an effective government there and support from Pakistan in fighting al-Qaeda and Taliban.

Obama's economic policy irresponsible: Jindal

Obama's economic policy irresponsible: Jindal

Rediff.com25 Feb 2009

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, who is widely perceived as the Republican candidate for presidency in 2012, on Tuesday slammed the economic policies outlined by United States President Barack Obama in his first speech to a joint session of the US Congress.The Louisiana governor added that even though his party opposed the economic policies of the Democrats, the Republicans would work with President Obama to help the country overcome the staggering economic crisis.

Woods to speak at Obama's inauguration

Woods to speak at Obama's inauguration

Rediff.com17 Jan 2009

World number one Tiger Woods has accepted an invitation to speak during U.S. President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration event in Washington, D.C. on Sunday.

Obama hosts National Prayer breakfast

Obama hosts National Prayer breakfast

Rediff.com5 Feb 2009

American President Barack Obama along with representatives Heath Shuler and Vernon Ehlers hosted the the National Prayer breakfast in Washington. Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair was among the guests at the meeting.

Obama slams Wall Street cos

Obama slams Wall Street cos

Rediff.com30 Jan 2009

A furious President Barack Obama slammed Wall Street's top bosses for taking $18 billion in bonuses describing it as "shameful" and "height of irresponsibility" while taxpayers bailed out their industry.

Obama honours three top Indian-American scientists

Obama honours three top Indian-American scientists

Rediff.com23 Oct 2011

United States President Barack Obama has honoured three "extraordinary" Indian-American scientists and nine others with America's top medals for their pioneering work in exploring the very frontiers of human knowledge and making the world a better place.

Indian-American father-son duo leaves Obama Administration

Indian-American father-son duo leaves Obama Administration

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

Possibly the only father-son duo serving in senior positions in the Obama Administration, who also happen to be Indian-Americans, has announced to leave their positions for private sectors jobs.

US: Amid gloom, Obama lights up final debate

US: Amid gloom, Obama lights up final debate

Rediff.com16 Oct 2008

In their most lively but contentious face-to-face debate, Republican and Democratic presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama sparred over their respective economic, healthcare, energy and education policies, promoting their ideas to mostly undecided voters and slamming the other's as doomed to failure.

Obama, the anti-Christ? One in 4 Americans thinks so

Obama, the anti-Christ? One in 4 Americans thinks so

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

About one in four Americans suspect that President Barack Obama might be the antichrist, a new poll has found.

Sonal Shah on 'digital' Obama's technology team

Sonal Shah on 'digital' Obama's technology team

Rediff.com20 Nov 2008

President-elect Barack Obama's Transition Team has announced leaders for a series of Policy Working Groups for the Presidential Transition, which includes Indian-American Sonal Shah of Google, who will craft the incoming administration's high tech policy priorities.Shah heads Google's philanthropic arm, Google.org's global development efforts, and has a lengthy resume on international development issues.

'Obama does not love America'

'Obama does not love America'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani has sparked off a political firestorm in the United States with his remarks that President Barack Obama does not love America, a comment termed as "horrible" by the White House.

America's economic resurgence is real, says Obama

America's economic resurgence is real, says Obama

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Obama said he has just two years left in office.

Time names Obama 'Person of the year', the second time

Time names Obama 'Person of the year', the second time

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

United States President Barack Obama has been named Time Magazine's 2012 Person of the Year, with the US publication calling him the 'Architect of New America'.

The Obamas return to the White House

The Obamas return to the White House

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

United States President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle and their two daughters Malia and Sasha have arrived at the White House from his home town of Chicago, a day after his historic re-election.

Michelle thinks I'm still cute: Obama

Michelle thinks I'm still cute: Obama

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

America's first President of African origin Barack Obama, who will turn 50 this Thursday, says that even though he has got "a little greyer", his wife Michelle still thinks he is 'cute'.

Obama's approval rating dips below 60 %

Obama's approval rating dips below 60 %

Rediff.com21 Jul 2009

United States President Barack Obama's job approval rating has dipped below the 60 per cent-mark for the first time as worried Americans doubted his handling of the recession-hit economy, the deficit and health care issues, a new opinion poll showed on Monday.

Obama tells Americans to be more competitive

Obama tells Americans to be more competitive

Rediff.com20 May 2013

In his speech at the Morehouse College Commencement Ceremony in Atlanta, Georgia, Obama asked the young people of his country to work hard.

No animal invasion during Obama's Delhi trip

No animal invasion during Obama's Delhi trip

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

Besides the high-level security apparatus in place for United States President Barack Obama's visit to New Delhi on Sunday, dog and monkey catchers are also being roped in to avert any 'animal invasion' on his route.

Obama visit: Nasscom to raise outsourcing issue

Obama visit: Nasscom to raise outsourcing issue

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

President Obama is scheduled to arrive in India on November 6.

We will fear not, must stand united: Donald Trump after attack

We will fear not, must stand united: Donald Trump after attack

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Taking to his social media platform Truth Social platform, Trump said, "It was God alone who prevented the unthinkable from happening," CNN reported.

Image: How Obama gets his speech right

Image: How Obama gets his speech right

Rediff.com26 Mar 2010

United States President Barack Obama's speeches are widely popular. However, a lot goes into framing the right words for the right occasion.

PHOTOS: Presidents Obama, Hollande struck by World Cup fever!

PHOTOS: Presidents Obama, Hollande struck by World Cup fever!

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Even US President Barack Obama could not escape the World Cup fever. Strong performances by the US team in Brazil ignited passions in a country not known for its love of soccer, and free viewing parties were held from coast to coast while fans crammed into sports bars and restaurants.

Obama apologises to Karzai on Koran desecration

Obama apologises to Karzai on Koran desecration

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

United States President Barack Obama in a letter to Afghan President Hamid Karzai, regretted and apologised over the desecration of the Holy Koran at the Bagram Airbase.

FBI sets free Obama ricin letter suspect

FBI sets free Obama ricin letter suspect

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

The FBI decision, which surprised many, came a day after the investigating agency told a local court that they could not find ricin -- the poisonous substance -- from the house or the vehicle of Paul Kevin Curtis, who was arrested last week on charges of sending letters to Obama which had ricin.

Obama, Meera Shankar attend Holbrooke's memorial

Obama, Meera Shankar attend Holbrooke's memorial

Rediff.com15 Jan 2011

United States President Barack Obama joined world leaders in paying rich tributes to late Special Envoy for Af-Pak region Richard Holbrooke, calling him a leading light who served the country until his final moments. "It is no coincidence that his life story so closely paralleled the major events of his times," Obama said, eulogising Holbrooke, who died on December 13, at a memorial ceremony, also attended by visiting Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday.

Obama scraps NASA's Moon mission

Obama scraps NASA's Moon mission

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

Scrapping NASA's"Back to Moon" project, US President Barack Obama gave a new mission to the country's civilian space programme agency-a manned mission to Mars in a decade and sending astronauts to explore asteroids beyond the moon by 2025.

Gurudwara shootout should not have happened: Obama

Gurudwara shootout should not have happened: Obama

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Dr Rajwant Singh, an influential Sikh American community leader, met President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama to personally thank them for their deep concern and unstinted support in the wake of the horrific massacre of Sikh worshippers on August 5 at a gurudwara at Oak Creek, Wisconsin by white supremacist and neo-Nazi Wade Michael Page.

Obama leads over Romney in key Virginia: Poll

Obama leads over Romney in key Virginia: Poll

Rediff.com4 May 2012

United States President Barack Obama is leading by seven points against his possible Republican rival Mitt Romney in the key battle ground state of Virginia, a new poll has said.

Obama to celebrate Diwali with school kids

Obama to celebrate Diwali with school kids

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

Obama would celebrate the festival of lights with children in Mumbai. But Diwali celebrations would not commence until he pays homage to the victims of 26/11 on November 6 at the Taj Hotel -- which was the "centerpiece" of the 2008 terror attacks.

More Americans to lose jobs: Obama

More Americans to lose jobs: Obama

Rediff.com30 Apr 2009

The President, who has become chief shareholder in several US firms, said, "I don't want to run auto companies. I don't want to run banks. So the sooner we can get out of that business, the better off we are going to be".

Modi, Obama meet likely in Washington in September

Modi, Obama meet likely in Washington in September

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to meet United States President Barack Obama in Washington in September to hold their first bilateral talks.

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